Living in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

Dauphin County is a county in Pennsylvania with a population of around 272,983, part of the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA MSA metro area. The main communities are Steelton, Dauphin, Hummelstown.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,313/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $246K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.9%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings cold winters (highs around 39°F) and warm summers (highs around 78°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Dauphin County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 40 and a moderately educated workforce (31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes competitive.